Schizophrenia: violence and comorbidity

Authors
Citrome, L Volavka, J
Citation
L. Citrome et J. Volavka, Schizophrenia: violence and comorbidity, CUR OPIN P, 12(1), 1999, pp. 47-51
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
09517367 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
47 - 51
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7367(199901)12:1<47:SVAC>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
This paper reviews recent research focusing on violent behavior in patients with schizophrenia. Epidemiologic reports are presented first, with an emp hasis placed on the co-occurrence of schizophrenia with substance use disor ders, followed by studies on psychopathologic dimensions. New developments in treatment approaches are discussed. Also reviewed are very recent geneti c findings. Curr Opin Psychiatry 12:47-51. (C) 1999 Lippincott Williams & W ilkins.